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# Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)

Paydirt's Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) exists as a vehicle for stakeholders (owners of Paydirt [Pioneers](/virtual-items/collectibles/pioneers.md) NFTs) to help guide Paydirt forward into the future by creating and voting on proposals and directing DAO resources (such as the [Paydirt Gold](/paydirt-gold.md#treasury-and-ecosystem-fund)) toward initiatives that benefit or support Paydirt and its ecosystem.